A. This is no equivalent to the SEC in Canada, nor any specific enforcement provision in the bill. Rather, the Conflict Minerals Act simply requires companies to publish their due diligence practices, and allows consumers to make their decisions accordingly.

Q. What companies (publicly traded and or private) will the Bill cover?

A. Bill C-486 defines a company as "any corporation or legal person incorporated by or under an Act of Parliament or the legislature of a province, or a subsidiary of such an entity." This would therefore include all public and private companies incorporated in Canada.